Jeni

Jeni is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2023.

Jeni at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jeni

Jeni belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jeni first appears in Social Security records in 1936. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1122 in 1972, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,856 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jeni in US records

First recorded (US)
1936
Best US rank
#1122 in 1972
Peak year
1982
Total since 1880
2,856

Jeni in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#3142 in 1998
Babies named Jeni in 2023
3
Total since 1996
18

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jeni mean?

The meaning of Jeni is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jeni a boy or girl name?

Jeni is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2023.

What origin is the name Jeni?

Jeni comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jeni?

Jeni first appears in US records in 1936. Its best-ever ranking was #1122 in 1972, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].